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Former Elementary School Teacher, 33, Arrested After 'Inappropriate' and 'Prolonged' Relationship with 14-Year-Old: Police
A former elementary school teacher in Anderson County, S.C., was arrested and charged after being accused of having "an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male," police have said Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, is facing multiple charges from both the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and the Greenville Police Department The suspect and the teenager's relationship "intensified as she reportedly signed the student out of school, transported him to practices, and served as a supervisor for after-school activities," the ACSO wrote on social mediaA former elementary school teacher in South Carolina has been arrested after having "an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male," authorities have said. On the morning of Thursday, July 10, former Anderson County teacher Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, "voluntarily surrendered herself" and was "charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor," the Anderson County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) wrote in an Instagram post. Detectives determined that the former teacher "had a prolonged" relationship with the teen, and had allegedly "engaged in grooming behavior toward the boy during his early teenage years," the post stated. "An investigation initiated in May 2025 uncovered evidence that the misconduct began in 2021 and continued for at least two years with the then teenage boy," the sheriff's office wrote. The Greenville Police Department added in a separate post obtained by PEOPLE and shared on Facebook that "some of the alleged criminal activity had occurred within the jurisdiction of the City of Greenville." The police department confirmed that Callaham had previously worked as an elementary school teacher, writing, "The investigation revealed that Callaham engaged in an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male. Based on evidence collected, Greenville detectives obtained arrest warrants for multiple offenses committed within our jurisdiction." In addition to the ACSO's charges, the suspect has also been charged with eight counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and four counts of unlawful conduct towards a child by the Greenville Police Department. The ACSO said on Instagram that the suspect and the teenager's relationship had "intensified as she reportedly signed the student out of school, transported him to practices, and served as a supervisor for after-school activities." "These repeated interactions led to a prolonged pattern of abuse, which was corroborated by search warrants and ongoing cooperation with the victim's family," the sheriff's office added. "According to investigators, the victim made the decision to come forward after turning 18, following time spent processing the experience and trauma associated with the abuse," the post stated. The sheriff's office also confirmed that a "parallel investigation is currently underway by the Clemson City Police Department." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Callaham has since resigned from her teaching position "and Anderson School District Five is aware of the investigation and charges made by ACSO detectives," the post noted. Following Callaham's arraignment on the ACSO's charges, "she will be transported to the Greenville County Detention Center for charges filed by the Greenville Police Department," the police department wrote on Facebook. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office and Anderson School District Five didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. The Greenville City Police Department didn't have any additional updates to share at this time. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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1 Dead, at Least 9 Injured After Mass Shooting in South Carolina Near Veterans' Center: ‘Hundreds of People Scattered'
One person has died and nine others are injured following a shooting in South Carolina on Saturday, June 21 The incident occurred near the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Anderson County during Juneteenth celebrations, according to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office The suspect in the mass shooting has not yet been identifiedOne person has died after nearly a dozen people were shot during Juneeteen celebrations in South Carolina. On Saturday, June 21, police responded to reports of 'multiple people shot' near the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Anderson County amid the county's sixth annual Juneteenth celebration, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office stated in a news release shared on Instagram. 'At least 10 people were gunned down in a neighborhood along Scarborough Road after a fight ensued on the street and shots rang out,' said the ACSO, per the release. "Right now, deputies can confirm one person is unfortunately dead, one patient was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital and at least 8 others were taken to nearby hospitals, including in Anderson and Greenville." Officials described the incident as 'a chaotic scene' as the shooting left 'hundreds of people scattered, leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway,' per the release. The shooting occurred just before 11:00 p.m. local time, the New York Post reported. In footage posted by the ACSO on Instagram, several police cars can be seen stationed on a closed-off road following the incident. More than 100 law enforcement personnel, emergency medical services, firefighters, troopers and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene. 'The shooting occurred outside within feet of a Veterans of Foreign Wars, however, the post does NOT have any affiliation with the event itself,' said the ACSO, per the release. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The suspect has not been identified at this time. "This remains an active investigation and detectives and deputies continue to work this unfolding scene," the ACSO concluded, per the release. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, June 22. Read the original article on People
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11-06-2025
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Former Hatton town clerk-treasurer arrested for theft from town
Jun. 10—Key points: * Jared Potts, former Hatton Clerk-Treasurer, suspected of misappropriating town funds * Turned himself in the Adams County Sheriff's Office on June 6. RITZVILLE — The former Hatton clerk-treasurer and fire chief turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff's Office on June 6 while under investigation for first-degree theft, first-degree possession of stolen property and seven counts of mail theft. Jared Potts, Lind, allegedly misappropriated town funds and kept town equipment at his home. Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said the ACSO served a search warrant at Potts' home last week and found equipment that belonged to the town of Hatton. Potts had agreed to return equipment to the town following an investigation by the Washington State Auditor's Office, Wagner said, but some of it was found at his residence during the search. Concerns about Potts first surfaced in 2023, Wagner said, both from ACSO and from Hatton residents. "We got a few more complaints over a couple of years," Wagner said. Potts ended his employment with Hatton in October 2024. The WSAO report said a possible misappropriation of funds was reported in April 2023 by a former town employee who was working temporarily following the resignation of Hatton's mayor. The report from the WSAO said auditors determined Potts had misappropriated about $72,200 from the town between December 2022 and November 2024. "Additionally, $144,604 in questionable payments occurred between Oct. 25, 2022, and Sept. 20, 2024," the WSAO report said. The clerk-treasurer was one of two part-time employees, and the only one who issued a town credit card, the report said. "Our review of credit card statements identified $15,055 in questionable purchases between Feb. 21, 2023, and July 13, 2023, because the town did not have adequate documentation to show the transactions had a legitimate business purpose," it said. Auditors found about $36,000 paid to Potts as salary in excess of his approved work schedule, as well as cash advances that he hadn't repaid, between December 2022 and October 2024. Potts also acted as the chief of the town's volunteer department, established in December 2023. He applied to federal and state programs for equipment; the department received fire trucks and water tenders, among other pieces of firefighting apparatus. That included defibrillators. Potts allegedly kept a fire vehicle and a defibrillator at his residence, the auditor's report said. He returned the fire truck in September 2024. The defibrillator was found at his residence during the ACSO search. Potts talked to auditors in August 2024 and said he would provide documentation for the financial transactions, but never did, the WSAO report said. Potts continued to have access to Hatton's bank accounts following his resignation from town employ, the report said, and auditors found about $3,600 in payments by Potts from town accounts in October and November 2024.
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03-06-2025
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Archer County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in alleged morning robbery
ARCHER COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — The Archer County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect in an alleged early morning robbery. According to a Facebook post made by the ACSO, they are asking the public to Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for a black male last seen wearing a white shirt and jeans in the FM 368 and Highway 25 area. The suspect could be headed toward Holliday. He is a suspect in an early morning robbery, but is believed to be unarmed. Do not approach. If you have information about the suspect, please get in touch with the ACSO at (940) 574-2571. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Livermore teen arrested for possessing 258 lbs of fireworks: sheriff
(KRON) — A 19-year-old Livermore resident was arrested on May 21 for the possession of illegal fireworks, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) announced on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Juan Carlos Cruz Jr., had 258 pounds of illegal fireworks. Investigators were monitoring social media for any signs of illegal activity related to fireworks. They later found Cruz was also in possession of a 'controlled substance with the intent to sell and ammunition.' According to the Livermore Fire Department, all fireworks — including 'safe and sane' — are illegal in the city and unincorporated Alameda County. 'The use of illegal fireworks presents a significant danger to public safety, posing serious risks of injury and fire,' ACSO wrote. Photos of the items seized by ACSO that were allegedly in Cruz's possession can be viewed below. Injured groundskeeper at Giants-Tigers game flips off camera while on ground 'The Alameda County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the public that all fireworks, including those labeled 'safe and sane,' are illegal in Unincorporated Alameda County. We urge community members to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. Protecting the wellbeing of our residents remains our top priority,' ACSO wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
